Campbelltown
Campbelltown scores well on sustainability (55/100) but only 18/100 on core operations — a gap worth watching.
"Southwest Sydney's emerging city — Macarthur region hub with bushland backdrop"
New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 180,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
34 out of 100
#31 of 34 metro councils in NSW
#121 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 55/100 |
| Community Services | 35/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 28/100 |
| Core Operations | 18/100 |
What This Means For You
Among metropolitan councils, Campbelltown performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 55% of peers), with room to improve in core service delivery (currently at the 18th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Southwest Sydney's emerging city — Macarthur region hub with bushland backdrop
Campbelltown is southwest Sydney's major centre, positioned against the Georges River and Dharawal bushland. It's a growing city with university, hospital, and improving amenity.
Known For
- Western Sydney University Campbelltown campus
- Campbelltown Arts Centre
- Dharawal National Park access
- Georges River bushland corridors
Living Here
Campbelltown offers city-scale amenity in Sydney's southwest at accessible prices. The bushland setting is an asset. Infrastructure investment continues.
Hidden Gem
Dharawal National Park — pristine Sydney sandstone bushland just minutes from suburban streets.